Roadway Engineer - Mid-Level

Whitman,-Requardt-; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Highway Engineer to lead transportation projects from our Fairfax Transportation - Highway Group. You will guide roadway design, multi-modal facilities and traffic staging while coordinating with clients across the Mid-Atlantic region and nationally.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering, 11–15 years of highway experience, and proficiency with MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Must be a Professional Engineer in Virginia or able to obtain within 6 months via comity from another state.
• 11–15 years of highway engineering experience.
• Experience with design software: MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA and state DOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of highway and transportation projects (roadway alignments, geometrics, roadside safety).
• Develop multi-modal facilities (pedestrian, bicycle, transit) and traffic staging plans.
• Prepare and review construction plans, specs, estimates, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, FHWA and state DOT guidelines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; mentor junior engineers.
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact; support business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) Virginia

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Job description

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Full Time Fairfax, VA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3427

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking an experienced Highway Engineer to lead and manage transportation projects within our Fairfax Transportation - Highway Group. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and client coordination for complex roadway and multimodal transportation projects across the Mid-Atlantic region and nationally.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of highway and transportation projects, including:
  • Roadway alignments, geometric design, and roadside safety
  • Multi-modal facilities (pedestrian, bicycle, transit)
  • Maintenance of traffic and construction staging plans
• Prepare and review construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, FHWA, and state DOT standards
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Support business development through proposal preparation and client presentations

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Must be certified as a Professional Engineer in Virginia or able to obtain within 6 months through comity from another state
• Must have 11-15 years of relevant job experience related to highway engineering
• Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads and AutoCAD preferred
• Experience designing and managing highway tasks and projects and preparing contract documents
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and other relevant highway design guidelines, criteria, and standards required; knowledge of MDOT SHA guidelines, criteria, and standards preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple assignments

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 - $215,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including